Local Politics
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Are school boundary changes in District 62's future?Feb 21, 2019 12:00 am - Pressed about the implications of a strategic plan that puts an emphasis on "equity," candidates in the Des Plaines Elementary District 62 school board race concede that...
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Prospect Heights mayoral hopefuls talk flood reliefFeb 21, 2019 12:00 am - Though agreeing that flooding and drainage problems top the list of issues to be addressed in Prospect Heights, Mayor Nick Helmer and challenger Larry Rosenthal see slig...
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Meet the Mundelein District 75 candidates March 6Feb 21, 2019 12:00 am - Residents are invited to meet the candidates for the Mundelein Elementary District 75 board of education from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, at Carl Sandburg Middle Sch...
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Vernon Hills village board candidates: Mall incentives neededFeb 20, 2019 4:23 am - In a town that relies heavily on sales tax revenue to operate, the four candidates running for Vernon Hills village board agree the changes needed for the 1970s-era Hawt...
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Lindenhurst mayoral candidates stressing economic developmentFeb 20, 2019 12:00 am - Editor's note: This story has been changed to correct the spelling of a candidate's name. The correct name is Heath Rosten. Both mayoral candidates in Lindenhurst ...
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Cary trustee candidates discuss economic development needsFeb 20, 2019 12:00 am - Six candidates running for Cary village board agree the village needs to step up efforts to spur economic development, attract new businesses and increase sales tax reve...
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Lisle trustee suggests moving library to downtownFeb 20, 2019 12:00 am - A Lisle trustee says one way to increase foot traffic in the village's downtown would be to move the public library there as part of a larger mixed-use project. Incumben...
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Antioch trustee candidates differ on ideas to better the communityFeb 20, 2019 12:00 am - Candidates vying for three 4-year trustee seats on the Antioch village board have differing ideas of what they would like to see implemented to better the community. In...
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Lindenhurst mayoral candidates stressing economic developmentFeb 20, 2019 12:00 am - Both mayoral candidates in Lindenhurst say economic development is a key issue for the village. But while one is relying on his political experience to move the town for...
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Local GOP hosts forum for Schaumburg trustee candidates Feb. 23Feb 20, 2019 12:00 am - The Schaumburg Township Republican Organization will host a forum Saturday for the village of Schaumburg trustee candidates, moderated by Daily Herald Senior Vice Presid...